Tag Archives: Socialism

The Very Radical Idea of Capitalism

The results of a poll released by the Gallup Organization on Monday were very instructive. In the poll they asked each respondent if they had a positive image of capitalism “just off the top of your head”.  They also asked … Continue reading

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Rand Paul and John Stossel

Most politicians speak in bumper sticker slogans. As a result, it isn’t very often that a politician shows up who is conversant in political philosophy, economics and public policy. Then again Senator Rand Paul (R – KY), an intelligent and … Continue reading

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Myths of Socialism Cont’d

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John Stossel on the Myths of Socialism

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Comrade Sanders Surges in Poll

The latest CNN poll, released today, has Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders statistically tied in the race for the Democratic nomination. (The CNN story is at this link). While not all that surprising, it seems to reflect the alienation of … Continue reading

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Landslide

Boris Johnson, who will inevitably be tagged as BoJo by the tabloids, won a huge victory in Thursday’s snap elections. When the dust settled the Tories wound up with a 78 seat majority in Parliament. Also, the Scottish Nationalist Party … Continue reading

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